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Brakes and Tires
Vehicles require brakes and tires to be steered and controlled. Tires allow better vehicle performance by providing a flexible cushion to absorb the shock, while brakes control the spin of the tires, thus controlling the speed of the vehicle.
7,564 Questions
How do you do the "penny test" to tell if you need new tires?
You put a penny into the tread with Abraham Lincoln's head facing the tire. If the tread covers up Abe at all, then you're good. If not, get new tires!
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What is the difference between 195-65 R15 tires and 195-60 R15 tires?
The aspect ratio is different, in this case the -65 is a little rounder in cross section.
What size tires Ford E-150 Van 1998?
The information of the correct tire size of any American wehicle can be found on the sticker, located on the driver side door frame.
225/75-15 or 235/75-15 as it came equipped with both these sizes.
How do you adjust the parking brake on a 1992 Buick Regal?
I had an 88 buick regal and the e-brake pedal on the left front lower part of the driver side compartment was "pump to set". In other words, pumping the pedal and releasing several times is supposed to automatically adjust the e-brake, providing everything is working properly. As with mine, I replaced the rear calipers many times because they were a bad design and always got mucked up back there being so exposed to the elements. Where the e-brake cables attatch to the caliper was always freezing up because of dirt and debris. Make sure your e-brake cables really are good and free, then lubricate the hell out of the spring and attatching assy on the caliper. The calipers need to function properly too. If they are sticking, then it may have an affect on the e-brake assy. It's always best to use the e-brake often, as many automatics w/e-brake are seldom used and freeze up. Good luck.
Sounds like a vacuum leak - check the hoses to the vacuum actuated motors under dash Could be a bad check valve in the vacuum booster (for brakes)
Why does your lights dim when you hit the brakes?
Weak battery? not holding a sufficient charge Alternator not charging battery sufficiently?
What sound does an off balance tire make?
You wont hear much of a sound, but more of a vibration at certain speeds. I recently installed a set of tires on my truck and because of an inbalance, around 70mph the truck would start to shake. Once I had it corrected it was smooth sailing.
Aurora tires are made in South Korea by Hankook Tire company. They may be a very good tire but I would not buy them.
How do you replace brakes on a 1996 dodge neon?
If you lack experience and knowledge about general automotive brake repair I would suggest purchasing a shop repair manual for that vehicle and have a trusted mechanic assist you or at least inspect your work.
Why do the tires on a 2002 Durango squeak when you make sharp turns?
Tires that squeak can be caused by a slipped belt. It can also be an alignment problem or just normal turning for the vehicle. It's difficult to help with this problem without hearing the sound. *Make sure it's not in 4wheel drive when it's not needed.
What are the symtoms of a bad brake master cylinder?
When you hit your brakes the pedal will stop and then after a second go further or
they might feel "mushy" like they have air in the lines and no matter how much you bleed the brakes it doesn't help.
What is the best tire to substitute for a 195 70 14 on my caviler?
First you need to ask... substitute for what reason? You car comes with a 14inch wheel and it has a set width, so unless you're changing rims, you're limited to the size of tire that that rim can hold. The 70 number in the tire size is the sidewall percentage of rummer, meaning that if you were to take the rubber that makes the tire and lay it flat on the ground and take 35% of the rubber on each side and curl that up to make the sidewall, that would make 70% of the rubber is the sidewall and 30% would be tread.
You'd have to check with a tire shop, but perhaps if you wanted a little lower profile, a 205/60 14
Can you put 195 65R tires on a rim that now has 195 55R Tires?
Yes you can as long as the rim diameter is the same. You left off the last number on your size. The sidewall will be taller on the 65 versus the 55 and this will affect the overall diameter of the tire so your speedometer may/will be off depending on the year of your car. The 65 will make less revolutions per mile than the 55.
What size tire for 2001 aztek?
My 2001 came with 215/70-15" Tires, but I wasn't happy with the way they handled, so I put 225/60-R16's mounted on Cadillac STS Wheels on the car, and it drives much better, and looks better with the nicer wheels as well.
Depending on the style you like, many of the GM wheels will fit, as long as they have a 5 bolt pattern (5x4.53in/115mm), enough Offset (40 to 45mm), and Backspacing (5.8 to 6.6") to clear Brake rotors and Body panels, up to an 18" 235/50-18 Wheel/Tire combination.
You can go to www.tirerack.com, and check to see which Wheels will work for you by clicking on a specific Year, Make, and Model, and looking at the sizes of the Aftermarket wheels, to see if they meet the above criteria.
If you just want to stay with the Stock 15" wheel, then try to go with the ta.llest, widest tire that you can fit on that Wheel, say a 225 or 235/60-15, because the car will handle better, and the Tires won't wear out as fast.
Hope this helps.
